Session Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be

able to:
•  differentiate the types of emergencies
•  describe the cyclical nature of emergency
management
•  identify and explain the elements of an
emergency preparedness program
 Definition of Terms

Emergency
a potentially life-threatening situation usually
occurring suddenly and unexpectedly.

Disaster
a sudden, calamitous event bringing great
damage, loss or destruction.
 Types of Emergencies

Man-made emergencies
events caused by man’s negligence in handling his
technology.

Natural emergencies
events that are caused by the forces of nature.
 Man-made Emergencies

•  Chemical Leak / Spill

•  Structure Collapse
•  Industrial / Community Fire
•  Construction Cave-In
•  Major Transportation Accident
•  Public Demonstration
 Natural Emergencies

•  Drought
•  Floods
•  Volcanic Eruption
•  Earthquake
•  Thunderstorms
Cyclical Nature of Emergency Management

Prevention

Recovery Preparedness

Response
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency
Management

Emergency Prevention - the practice of activities

designed to prevent accidents and emergencies
from occurring.

Procedures:
•  Fire Prevention
•  Safety and Health Review
•  Inspection
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness - encompasses all

activities that are necessary to prepare people
and organizations to respond to emergencies and
disasters.
Procedures:
•  Personnel Training
•  Drills and Exercises
•  Supplies and Equipment
•  Protection of Records
•  Mutual Aid
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency Management

Emergency Response - follows preparedness and

involves life saving and protection activities
that are implemented during an emergency.

Procedures:
•  Detection, Alert and Warning
•  Direction and Control
•  Communications
•  Emergency Shutdown Procedures
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency Management

•  Fire and Spill Procedures

•  Facility Evacuation
•  Security Considerations
•  Public Relations and Emergency Information
•  Coordination between Facility and Off-site
Agencies
 Cyclical Nature of Emergency Management

Emergency Recovery - embodies all activities

necessary to bring the organization back to
normal or routing operations.
Procedures:
•  Incident Investigation
•  Damage Assessment
•  Cleanup and Restoration
•  Business Interruption
•  Claims Procedures
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Review Evaluate
Resources Develop
Hazards Emergenc
y Plan
&
Conduct
Drills & Procedure
Exercises
Integrate with
community
Educate plan
the public Conduct
Training
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Review Hazards

•  Probability of hazards
•  Types of hazards posed
•  Number of people or things exposed to the
hazard and its adverse consequences
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Evaluate Resources

•  Facilities
•  Equipment
•  Supplies
•  Staff Expertise
•  Staff Training
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Develop Emergency Plan and Procedures

•  Blue print for emergency procedures

•  Used for training new employees
•  Refresher training for employees and managers
•  Reference tool under emergency circumstances
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Integrate with Community Plan

•  Community officials should be involved in the

company’s emergency planning process and that
the company be involved in local planning
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Conduct Training

•  Hazardous Materials Characteristics

•  Evacuation Procedures
•  Emergency Reporting Procedures
•  Fire Extinguisher Use
•  Leak/Emergency Warning Signs
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

•  Fire Fighting
•  Personal Protective Equipment
•  Preventive Maintenance
•  Spill Response
•  First Aid
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Educate the Public

•  The public will learn of the facilities/

company’s
effort to ensure safety
•  Protect the public during emergencies
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

Conduct Drills and Exercises

•  Reveal weaknesses in the plans and procedures

•  Identify deficiencies in resources
•  Improve level of coordination among personnel,
departments and agencies
•  Gain public recognition and confidence
 Elements of an Emergency Preparedness Program

•  Improve the proficiency and confidences

of personnel
•  Clarify individual role and responsibility
•  Increase the government’s and community’s
cooperation with the company
•  Enhance overall emergency response capabilities
 External factors necessitating an
effective emergency management program

Employee Health & Safety

Public
Media
Pressure

Insurance Liability

Government Regulations
 Example of plant emergency organization

Emergency
Response
Manager
(Risk Manager)

Spill Response
Team